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United Jewish Foundation

Bloomfield Hills, MI

The United Jewish Foundation supports Jewish community continuity, including Jewish organizations, older adults, education, children, medical research, and related services. Its 2025 grants had a median of $18,000, though awards ranged widely; 87% of grant dollars went to Michigan, with some support elsewhere in the U.S. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Granit Foundation

Brooklyn, NY

The Granit Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including education providers and community groups, with most 2025 grant dollars going to recipients in New Jersey and New York. Grants ranged from $18 to $70,808, with a median of $426. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

United Way for Southeastern Michigan

Detroit, MI

United Way for Southeastern Michigan funds basic needs, youth opportunity, family financial stability, and racial-equity work, primarily across Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, though amounts varied widely; listed opportunities include specific funds, but the profile does not state a general policy on unsolicited requests.

Edward and Norma Jean Meer

Oak Park, MI

The foundation primarily supports religious education and services, Jewish Orthodox institutions, and community social services, with most funding going to organizations in Michigan and some grants elsewhere. Its 2025 grants ranged from $144 to $419,000, with a median of $3,600. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Aj & SL Stern Family Foundation

Lincolnwood, IL

The AJ & SL Stern Family Foundation funds charitable organizations, with a 2024 grant for general operating support, and its grant dollars went to Illinois. Its giving varies substantially: it reported grants totaling $933,897 to $1.42 million in 2022–2023, and one grant of $1,273,695 in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected organizations.

The Samuel and Jean Frankel

Troy, MI

The Samuel and Jean Frankel funds education and religious organizations, food assistance, and Israel youth travel, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Michigan and a small share to New York. Its 16 grants ranged from $1,000 to $25.3 million, with a median grant of $220,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Meer Family Foundation

Oak Park, MI

The Meer Family Foundation supports yeshivas, Jewish education, community organizations, and charitable assistance, with most of its giving going to Michigan and some to New York and other states. Its 2025 grants had a median of $420, though major awards reached $150,000; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Jewish Federation of Detroit

Bloomfield Hills, MI

The Jewish Federation of Detroit funds nonprofits and programs serving Jewish communities in Metro Detroit, Israel, and globally, including family services, education, youth, community safety, and humanitarian relief. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $40,000, while specific programs offer grants such as up to $10,000 or $10,000–$35,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Rones Foundation

West Bloomfield, MI

Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn

Hummelstown, PA

The Julius L. & Libbie B. Steinsapir Foundation supports tax-exempt organizations, with recent grants spanning schools, health and human services, and community and cultural organizations. In 2025, grants ranged from $50 to $17,500, with a median of $625; most funding went to Pennsylvania, with additional grants in Maryland, Michigan, New York, and Massachusetts. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; the filing says to contact Martin A. Mallit, with no form or deadline listed.

Stanley and Judith Frankel Family

Troy, MI

The Stanley and Judith Frankel Family supports arts and cultural, educational, and Jewish organizations, with 2025 grants mainly in Michigan and also in New York and Pennsylvania. Its 21 grants totaled about $2.19 million, ranging from $700 to $1.454 million, with a median of $36,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Here to Help Foundation

Royal Oak, MI

Here to Help Foundation provides direct assistance to people returning from prison, including help with basic needs, housing costs, transportation, work clothing, tools, and furniture. Its 2025 awards ranged from $6 to $3,530, with a median of $150, for eligible individuals in southeastern Michigan, primarily Wayne and Oakland counties. It requires an initial application; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.